<VV> FC front suspension

[Joel Rushworth]

Bob,

I installed 55-7 drop spindles on my Rampy.  Terry is correct about the
single change that needs to be made to accommodate the different lower ball
joint.  Here's a pic of the jig the machinist came up with to make the
modification.

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5399C9ABC4E2EBD5!5326&authkey=!ABTWotB
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Disc brakes are kind of a no brainer, although you may have issues if you
use the stock wheels.  The rim lines up exactly with the steering joint.  An
8th or 1/4" spacer would be enough to solve the problem.

I also installed residual valves, a Dual MC for a Disc/Drum configuration
and a Prop valve.

Regards,
Joel

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of tkalp at cox.net
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 9:34 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> FC front suspension

I am pretty sure that Joel had to cut the taper for the lower ball joint
from above  . . . the 55-57 lower ball Joint points up, while the FC lower
ball joint points down.  Most dropped spindles also have a disc brake
conversion available, this would be a good time to upgrade.

T. Kalp,
Wichita, KS

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> lower the front end to get rid of the nose high attitude.  The shop 
> manual says the FC front end is essentially the same as the 1000 
> series passenger  car.  What is the 1000 series passenger car?  Is it 
> the full sized Chevy or the  Chevy !!? Anyone know what year (s) Chevy 
> spindles will work?
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> > Chevy's. It's why I was able basically bolt in a 2" drop spindle for 
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